Librarian/media Specialist

1 week ago

Houston, United States Sheldon Independent School District Full time

**This posting is for the 2024-2025 school year.**

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Texas Certified Librarian or Learning Resources Specialist certificate or endorsement and/or Texas Certified EC-4 or EC-6 Generalist or in an Alternative Certification Program and eligible to be hired.
- Additional certification required: ESL
- Knowledge of library science
- Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students; consult with teachers on the appropriate use of materials and schedules; serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources, etc.
- Works cooperatively with other school librarians in the district to ensure a cohesive K-12 Library program.
- Operates and supervises the library.
- Prepares, administers, and maintains accurate records related to the library budget.
- Evaluates, selects and orders new instructional materials, digital resources, equipment, and furniture for the library.
- Provides reference service and readers’ advisory.
- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all print and non-print materials.
- Maintains an efficient system for circulation, retrieval, maintenance and storage of equipment, digital resources, and print materials.
- Trains and supervises all library staff and library volunteers in the performance of their duties.
- Arranges for inter-library loan of materials.
- Schedules the use of the library for maximum accessibility to equipment, digital resources, print materials, and library space.
- Weeds materials from the collection according to the district library policy and procedure manual and the CREW guidelines.
- Coordinates the services of the school library through partnerships with public and state
- Maintains accurate records of the library’s holdings and statistics, as needed.
- Creates an appropriate climate in the library that reflects the philosophy of the school and district.
- Participates actively in professional library organizations.
- Sustains knowledge of current literature, as related to the library patrons, as well as the professional library.
- Supports and enforces the district’s acceptable use policy.

**T**eaching**
- Provides orientation programs.
- Provides formal and informal instruction of library resources for students and staff.
- Encourages the love of reading through book talks, reading incentives, etc.
- Assists students in the selection of library resources.
- Teaches research skills and inquiry methods to students and staff through whole group instruction and/or individually.
- Promotes the critical role of information literacy and essential skills needed for a 21st-century learner.

**Collaboration**
- Collaborates with staff for effective use of library services, resources, and facilities.
- Assists staff and students in the use of technology.
- Works cooperatively with **staff on the selection of instructional resources.
- Collaborates with other librarians to plan effective library programs_._

**Public Relations**
- Keeps principal, staff, students and parents informed of library program goals, objectives, and resources.
- Schedules library programs to enrich students' literary experiences. (i.e. author/illustrator visits, storytellers, book fairs, book clubs, etc.)
- Creates and maintains a positive and welcoming climate in the library.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping and bending.

Lifting, pulling, and pushing moderate to heavy loads

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